Russian commander contradicts Kremlin, admits Ukrainian forces still fighting in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine also earlier denied the Kremlin's claim, saying that the statements "do not correspond to reality."
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Russian airstrikes on Kostiantynivka kill 3 civilians, injure 4
Russian forces dropped FAB-250 bombs on a residential area, damaging 21 homes.
'Probably broke all records' — NASAMS downs 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than 2 minutes, Ukraine's Air Force claims
NASAMS have been in service with Ukrainian forces since November 2022.
Russian assault groups continue attempts to enter Sumy Oblast, Ukraine's border guard says
The situation in the Sumy Oblast remains "challenging," State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said.
Trump has chance to become 'greatest president in US history,’ Ukrainian lawmaker says
Donald Trump has the chance to become the "greatest president in U.S. history" if he follows the "iconic" examples of previous incumbents such as John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, a Ukrainian lawmaker has told the Kyiv Independent. "He wants to be great, and he wants to be remembered
Ukraine, Europe's hopes rise for 'just peace' after Trump meets Zelensky at Vatican
The April 26 meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican has raised hopes among Ukraine and its European allies that a just end to Russia's full-scale invasion can still be achieved. "Ending the war in Ukraine — this is the goal we share with
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure at least 29 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 57 out of 149 Shahed-type drones and other drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
From Ukraine envoy to Orban's ally: Who will sit on papal throne
In the coming days, cardinals will converge in the Vatican to choose the next head of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, was lauded by his supporters as a reformer who infused the church with compassion and humanity — but his legacy
General Staff: Russia has lost 948,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,030 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway in occupied Luhansk Oblast, group claims
The sabotage operation disrupted Russian supply lines and led to delays in the delivery of equipment and spare parts, the partisan group Atesh claimed on April 27.
Russia training to integrate motorcycles into summer offensive in Ukraine, ISW says
Training footage indicates that Russia may be developing "a tactical doctrine for systematic offensive motorcycle usage," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on April 26.
Ukraine still operating in Kursk Oblast, monitoring group says
Ukrainian troops face a difficult situation in Kursk, but the Kremlin's announcement was "a fake," the monitoring service DeepState reported on April 26.
Republican senator calls for secondary tariffs on Russian energy buyers
"As to additional sanctions on Putin's Russia, I have bipartisan legislation with almost 60 cosponsors that would put secondary tariffs on any country that purchases Russian oil, gas, uranium, or other products," U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said on April 26.
Trump won't abandon Ukraine peace process, Estonian president says
In a conversation following Pope Francis's funeral, Trump promised to "do everything" to maintain peace negotiations, Estonian President Alar Karis said.
Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral on April 26.
Zelensky meets von der Leyen following funeral of Pope Francis
"You can count on our support at the negotiating table to achieve a just and lasting peace," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
'Ukrainian agent' detained in car bombing of Russian general in Moscow, FSB claims
Ignat Kuzin was detained for allegedly planting a bomb that killed a senior Russian general, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on April 26, alleging that Kuzin is a Ukrainian agent.
Russia lost over 62,400 soldiers in Kursk operation, Ukraine says
The Russian military had lost 62,400 soldiers in Kursk Oblast since the start of the Ukrainian army's military operation there last year, Ukraine's General Staff said on April 26.
Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage of Diamond League in China
Mahuchikh won the most prestigious commercial athletics competition with a jump of 1.97 meters, beating her main rivals - Australians Nicola Olislagers and Eleanor Patterson, who won silver and bronze at the 2024 Olympics.
US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine's full withdrawal from partially occupied oblasts, NYT reports
The United States considers the demand an "unreasonable and unachievable" condition, a source told the New York Times.
Putin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed for the U.S. his readiness to launch negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 26, state news agency TASS reported.
Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace to probe air defenses, Poland says
The helicopter was tracked by Polish military radar systems and civilian systems of the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency over Poland's territorial waters in the Baltic Sea.
Zelensky meets France's Macron, UK's Starmer, Italy's Meloni on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral
The diplomatic meetings come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately with U.S. President Donald Trump at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican earlier on April 26.
Most online services restored in Ukraine after data center outage, no signs of cyberattack
De Novo CEO Maksym Ahieiev emphasized that there were "no signs of hacking or external interference," and the outage was due to a "combination of technical factors."
Russia attacked Chornobyl Nuclear Plant in February, damaging confinement. Can it be fully restored?
The confinement over the fourth nuclear reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant has not been functioning properly as a protective shield for almost three months. On Feb. 14, on the day of the Munich Security Conference, a Russian drone hit the structure over the nuclear facility, creating a 15-meter
Kyiv denies Russia’s claim of Kursk Oblast recapture, as Moscow confirms North Korea role
Russian forces have fully retaken the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August, the Kremlin claims.
CIA confirms deputy director’s son killed while fighting in Ukraine
The son of a deputy head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was killed "while fighting in the conflict in Ukraine" in 2024, a CIA spokesperson said on April 25, according to NBC News.
3 killed, 25 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least three people and injured at least 22, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 26.
US signals support for Europe's peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, Telegraph reports
While U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to commit American troops, U.S. officials have reportedly opened the door to providing intelligence-sharing and logistical aid to the so-called "coalition of the willing."
Major companies' online services crash in Ukraine over reported technical failures
Diia, Ukraine's state mobile application for government services, and online services of several major companies are temporarily inaccessible due to technical failures, the media reported on April 26.
General Staff: Russia has lost 947,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Zelensky arrives in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral, RBK-Ukraine reported on April 26, citing Zelensky's spokesperson.
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